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Overview for Computer Science

A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Careers for Computer Science Majors

A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Science

Top 8 Georgia Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Southern Polytechnic State University
Marietta, GA
 35
(6.4%)
Moderately Selective$14,728 
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
 42
(1.2%)
Moderately Selective$19,424 
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
 4
(1.1%)
Less Selective$13,128 
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Mercer University
Macon, GA
 7
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$28,500 
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
 3
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$17,038 
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA
 2
(0.5%)
Less Selective$22,370 
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
 31
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$24,280 
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
 4
(0.3%)
Most Selective$35,800 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.